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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red Cloud's War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the author, Dee Brown say the Indians learned their savage practices?
(a) From English settlers
(b) Ffrom the white soldiers
(c) From tribes to the north
(d) From Spanish explorers

2. Why do the Sioux move into the Black Hills?
(a) They are trying to get to Canada
(b) The antelope and buffalo are more numerous
(c) There are more white settlers to kill
(d) They follow the soldiers into the Black Hills

3. What famous scout gains the trust of the Navajo?
(a) Cochise
(b) Kit Carson
(c) Meriweather Lewis
(d) Bat Masterson

4. What do the white men call these 5 Sioux chiefs?
(a) The Friends of Lincoln
(b) The Outlaws of Cheyenne
(c) The Laramie Loafers
(d) The Sand Creek survivors

5. What fort is involved in Little Crow's War?
(a) Fort Apache
(b) Fort Pierce
(c) Fort Ridgely
(d) The Alamo

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Little Crow finally defeated?

2. In 1868 what does Red Cloud do?

3. What causes the Santee Sioux to want to leave the reservation?

4. Where are most of the warring Sioux at this time?

5. Despite the warning, Connor's men are able to kill about how many indians?

(see the answer key)

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